Q.NBN partners with Ericsson for FTTx deployment

Q.NBN and Ericsson announced an agreement to empower Qatar with high-speed broadband fibre access and will see the leading provider of communications technology and services deploy a broadband network infrastructure using optical fibre (FTTx).

The agreement is described as the largest of its kind for Ericsson in Qatar, and the technology provider will begin rolling out immediately. It will also facilitate competitive, high speed broadband services in the country through the deployment of Ericsson’s fibre optic solution, fibre cables and central offices. Q.NBN will deploy a passive network infrastructure, providing equal and open access to operators to offer choice for the end-user and efficiently leverage existing and new infrastructure in Qatar.

“Q.NBN represents a bold step forward in Qatar’s drive to be a leading knowledge based economy and continuous access to a high-speed network is essential for economic development and innovation,” said Mohammed Al Mannai, Q.NBN’s CEO. “Together with Ericsson we hope to be able to enrich connectivity in Qatar and continue to provide an ideal environment for business development and economic growth.”

Qatar’s government established Q.NBN in 2011 to accelerate the rollout of a nationwide high-speed, accessible broadband FTTx network. The company aims to provide fibre access to citizens and businesses across Qatar, achieving coverage targets of 95 per cent. The resulting high-speed broadband connectivity will enable the effective use of multimedia and communications applications that are central to developing the country’s knowledge-based economy.